Note 252 — THE ADVENTURES OF MERCURY ALI OF CAIRO.[214]
Richard Francis Burton translation · Edition 2
Arab. Khiskhánah; a mixed word from Khaysh = canvass or stuffs generally and Pers. Khánah = house room. Dozy (s.v.) says armoire, buffet.
Richard Francis Burton translation · Edition 2
Arab. Khiskhánah; a mixed word from Khaysh = canvass or stuffs generally and Pers. Khánah = house room. Dozy (s.v.) says armoire, buffet.